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    PRUNUS x subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
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    PRUNUS x subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

    Commonly known as Higan cherry, Rosebud cherry

    FLOWERING CHERRIES

    White flowers, in flushes, between autumn and spring
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      In mild periods produces flowers from autumn to spring.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker.
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Deciduous
      Broadly elliptic or ovate, sometimes 3-lobed leaves to 8cm (3in) long, pale bronze when young, turn yellow in autumn
    • White
      Tinged pink.
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading tree. Produces flowers 2cm (¾in) across in clusters of 2-5, intermittently, before or with the leaves.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
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